To Paris, With Love

A dedication to the people of France. My prayers and heart are with each and everyone of you.

To Paris, With Love 

A Poem by Colton Warr

They came with an attack from the shadows

Cowardly and unjust

Innocent bodies became a new home to their ammo

As viewers around the world looked on in disgust 

What we saw were not just raw images

Chaos and blood 

Our hearts are with you, no matter the distance

Let the response of the world overwhelm like a flood 

But people of France, now hear this

Let the prayers of earth become the smoke above your city

Let our retaliation be known, furiously and gritty

Let the nations of one world stand together as a committee

To the citizens of America, let us not forget 

Our brothers in arms died together not only in the colonies

But in Africa, Spain, Italy and Paree 

Now is the time to set the hounds free 

And to the humans of earth, you must not repent

For our sins are not sins, our vengeance will be just

Like lightning following thunder our enemies will soon be dust

I’m begging for a worldwide effort, I plead, we must 

So to the people of Paris, I urge your hearts

Sing your national anthem loud and gather in your streets 

For I am there with you as we declare that we are far from weak

It is clear, now, that we must all fight for peace  

Reviews

[Ashley Flynn]

What a beautiful and heartfelt message for the people of France. I can tell you really feel an international solidarity.

"But people of France, now hear this
Let the prayers of earth become the smoke above your city
Let our retaliation be known, furiously and gritty"

That part was AWESOME.

"Let the nations of one world stand together as a committee."

And that line falls flat. Because of the word "committee." Committees aren't exciting. No one is like, "The committee is here! We're saved!"

Maybe instead, "As we, one world, stand in solidarity."

I don't know. Just not committee. Also, I would say "furious and gritty" instead of furiously and gritty. They're both adjectives that way.

I also wouldn't spell Paris like "Paree." The French way to say it is the write way to say it, and the French way to spell it is the right way to Spell it.

Overall, I think the verses can be made shorter and more concise and would sound more powerful to the reader that way.

[Mikahli]

Very powerful poem, great energy and flow. I especially loved the repetition of "Let" in the 3rd stanza. Well done!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, my friend! I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading!

[MelissaAndres]

Very nice tribute to those suffering in Paris. My prayers are going out to all the families who are dealing with the loss of their loved ones and I weep for those who are so callous and heartless and have caused such damage. It is so unbelievable but sadly believable at the same time. :(

[Colton Warr]

I agree. I can't even fathom the evil on this earth. The nations of this world must put aside their differences and stand together as one against a common enemy. That is the only way I see. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers. And thank you for reading!

[MelissaAndres]

You are very welcome!

[K.M]

Okay, this was hella good. I absolutely loved the imagery in this poem. Well done!- Kenzie

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Kenzie! I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Thank you very much for reading!

[Jessalynn]

Very well done!! Loved it!!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and giving this a read!

[Bear]

Bravo Colton! You are so right, these are trying time and the people of France can use all the helping hands and understanding they can get. Standing Ovation! Clap! Clap!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Bear! France needs not only America to step up to the plate, but the rest of the world as well. We must stand as one against a common enemy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my friend. And thank you for reading!

[A.marie.speaks]

Great work. We all feel for and reach our hearts out to the people of Paris. There is no simple solution but I am hopeful that peace is obtainable, somehow. You've captured the anger and vengeful feelings we are all experiencing.

[Colton Warr]

I am hopeful that peace is obtainable as well. Although, as these things continue to happen it becomes hard to think that we can. The only way to peace is to unite against the threat. We must. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, here. And thank you for reading!

[A.marie.speaks]

We need unity but also a plan I feel like those who want change are getting pushed down because there is no plan to eradicate the war mongols of the world. You're welcome! And thanks again for posting this here, poetry used to be such an open forum for political change, I hope we can bring that back.

[Insight "MH"]

My review will be this piece that was inspired by yours:

I hate red, it's a dreadful colour

For my eyes had bled now more than ever

Streets had cried

Skies had sighed

Shouted, the innocent had died

What have become of us humans

Kill or be killed, what a wonderful world it is!

Insight.

[Colton Warr]

I love it. Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful constellation of words. And thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you stopping by and giving this a read!

[Carbon Muse]

Well said Insight ...

"I hate red, it's a dreadful colour" Rolling stones may deny the inspiration to "Paint it black", but your words just showed ... they're meaning was pretty clear.

[Insight "MH"]

Notting to be thank me for, I am just being human.

[Peach]

I was really able to feel the gravity of their situation. Good job.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Momo. I'm glad you were able to feel the emotion here. I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much for reading!

[Carbon Muse]

We are in debt to you for speaking such words, not just fair Paris, but the world as one.

Until the fullness of time, there seems there will be no more shelter but with One ... This world is coming apart at the seams and the devil knows it.

Prayer to those who suffer at his hand,
Hope for those living in fear that they may be next,
Blessings on those who are not afraid to speak out,
Prayer to our Father that he will send for us, before this world turns any darker

[Colton Warr]

Your words are insightful and true. Very pure thoughts. We are running out of time to bring peace to our world, if it is even still possible. We must act and unite against the growing shadow. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thank you so much for reading!

[R Smith]

well said Colton, a response both harsh and decisive is needed my friend :)

[Colton Warr]

I could not agree more! Peace can now only be obtained by way of a fight. The world must stand together against the shadow, for only then can we successfully combat it. Thank you so much for reading!

[R Smith]

you're very welcome my friend :)